Network event for members of BHBI for Business

1. Network Event – Rail Developments in Hertfordshire
Date:
Location:
Travel:
Friday 31st January 2014, 9am to 1pm
KPMG, 58 Clarendon Rd, Watford WD17 1DE
5 mins from Watford Junction Station
Very limited parking* – please come by train if possible or
park in public car park (eg Intu Centre)
Agenda:
Coffee/tea from 9am for 9:30am start
1. Overview of rail structure and decision-making in Hertfordshire - HCC
 Network Rail vs operators' responsibilities
 Franchise background
2. Watford Junction Blockade - London Midland (+ Southern Rail)
 When, where, why
 Comms plans
 Q&A session
3. Croxley Rail Link update TBC
 Exact content TBC
4. Abbey Line - London Midland
 What it is (CRP etc)
 Frequency
 Benefits & issues
 Q&A
5. Station improvement update - HCC
 Watford station redevelopment
 Hemel Station
 Overview of other recent improvements in SW Herts
6. General marketing update - London Midland/Southern
 business comms
 business discounts/potential?
 Q&A
Lunch 12:45 approx
* if parking at KPMG is essential, please email bigherts@hertfordshire.gov.uk